Sengoku Warlords: Bakufu Doji Hissatsuman - A fusion of history and action

Sengoku Warlords: Bakufu Douji Hissatsuman - Sengoku Warlords: Bakufu Douji Hissatsuman

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Release date

June 22, 1990

■Release and sales

Bandai

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 3

■ Director

Director: Hiroshi Sasagawa

■ Production

Bandai, Artmic

■ Story

Hiraga Genmai and Nagoya Hyoe have come to the Sengoku period from the 21st century in a time machine called Time Donburi. Genmai learns that the actions of the Akudama Sisters (Bijo, Bujo, and Paajo) who are trying to capture the national bird with mysterious powers will change history, so he decides to become Hissatsuman and fight them.

■Explanation

Produced by the staff and cast of the TV anime "Time Bokan Series". An original video animation with a time travel motif, depicting the exploits of heroes with a touch of comedy. Although it is basically unrelated to the "Time Bokan Series", including the production company, the content has many similarities, such as the protagonist fighting three villains to prevent the rewriting of history and the appearance of unique mecha.

■Cast

・Hiraga Genmai, Hissatsuman/Kusao Takeshi ・Nagoya Hyoe/Chiba Shigeru ・Bijo/Ohara Noriko ・Bujo/TARAKO
・Pajo/Yuko Mizutani ・Narration, Reporter/Kei Toyama

■ Main staff

Director: Hiroshi Sasagawa Character design: Yoshitaka Amano Production: Artmic Production: Bandai

■ Main Characters

Genmai Hiraga, Hissatsuman A young man with a calm personality. He transforms into Hissatsuman with the superhuman strength machine in the blacksmith's workshop.
・Nagoya Hyoe Genmai's partner robot. He is characterized by a golden shachihoko on his head. In the battle against the Akudama 3 sisters, he is mainly in charge of piloting the Tamamushi robot.
The eldest of the three Bijokudama sisters. A beautiful blonde with a black eye mask. Her costume is a bondage-style outfit with a red and black base, and she calls her bust a "D size."
・Bujo The second daughter of the Akudama sisters. She is chubby and wears a yellow-green eye mask. She is known for ending her sentences with "Buuu", and is constantly arguing with her eldest sister, Bijo. She is good with machines.
Paajo The youngest of the three Akudama sisters. A beautiful girl with a red eye mask. When she gets angry, even her older sisters Bijo and Bujo become unable to control her. She is the sub-pilot of the time machine.
The reporter who broadcasts the battle between Hissatsuman and the three Akudama sisters live in the work. He uses a wooden TV camera and a large microphone made from a radish.

■Detailed evaluation and recommendation

"Sengoku Warlords Hissatsuman: Bakufu Douji" is an OVA released by Bandai in 1990, and is a comedic hero anime with a time travel theme. This work was produced by the staff and cast of the TV anime "Time Bokan Series", which highlights its unique humor and the charm of its characters. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and features of this work, as well as the recommended points.

Story and setting

The story of this work is about Hiraga Genmai and Nagoya Hyoe, who travel from the future of the 21st century to the Sengoku period and fight against the three Akudama sisters who are trying to change history. The setting combines the science fiction element of time travel with the historical background of the Sengoku period to give viewers a fresh surprise. In particular, the theme of fighting to prevent the rewriting of history shows the influence of the "Time Bokan Series," but also creates a unique worldview.

The scenes where Genmai transforms into Hissatsuman with the blacksmith's brute strength machine and Nagoya Hyoe pilots the Tamamushi robot are visually very enjoyable. The unique characters of the three Akudama sisters and the unique mecha they use are also highlights. Bijo's bondage-style fashion, Bujo's chubby figure, and Paajo's beautiful girl character each have their own unique charms that keep viewers entertained.

Character Appeal

Each character in this series has a strong personality that captures the hearts of viewers. The main character, Hiraga Genmai, is normally a calm person, but when he transforms into Hissatsuman, he becomes a brave warrior. This contrast makes his character all the more appealing. Additionally, Nagoya Hyoe's golden shachihoko on his head and his humorous behavior are important elements that bring laughter to the viewers.

The three Akudama sisters, Bijo, Bujo, and Pajo, each have their own unique charms. Bijo's sexiness and strong personality, Bujo's humorous way of speaking and strength towards machines, and Pajo's beautiful girl character and uncontrollable personality when angry leave a strong impression on viewers. In particular, Bijo's line "D size" has become a memorable quote for viewers.

The reporter's presence also adds to the film's appeal. The wooden television camera and large microphone made from radish he uses further enhance the humorous atmosphere of the film. The scene where the reporter broadcasts the battle between Hissatsuman and the three Akudama sisters is an important element that gives the viewer a sense of immersion in the film.

Production staff and cast

The director of this work is Hiroshi Sasagawa, whose unique direction enhances the charm of the work. The character design is by Yoshitaka Amano, whose unique touch brings out the individuality of the characters. The work is produced by Artmic and produced by Bandai, and the collaboration between the two companies has resulted in high-quality animation.

The cast is also an important factor in enhancing the appeal of this work. Takeshi Kusao, who plays Hiraga Genmai and Hissatsuman, fully demonstrates his skills as a voice actor, skillfully expressing Genmai's gentle personality and Hissatsuman's bravery. Shigeru Chiba, who plays Nagoya Hyoe, entertains viewers with his humorous acting. Noriko Obara, who plays Bijo, Tarako, who plays Bujo, and Yuko Mizutani, who plays Paajo, bring out the individuality of each character to the fullest. The voice of Kei Toyama, who is in charge of the narration and reporter, is also an important factor in livening up the atmosphere of the work.

Recommended points

"Sengoku Warlords Hissatsuman" is a work that combines time travel with the historical background of the Sengoku period, and has a unique setting and unique characters. In particular, the hero's exploits are depicted with a comedic touch, providing viewers with fresh surprises and laughter. The unique mecha of the Akudama sisters and the live broadcast by the reporter are also highlights, and there are many ingenious ideas to keep viewers entertained.

This work is recommended not only for fans of the Time Bokan series, but also for viewers who are interested in time travel and the Sengoku period. It is also recommended for viewers who want to enjoy unique characters and a humorous story. In particular, this is a work that allows you to fully enjoy the charms of each character, such as Bijo's sexiness, Bujo's humorous way of speaking, and Paajo's beautiful girl character.

Furthermore, the series is a short, three-part series that can be easily enjoyed even by busy viewers. The OVA format can also be appreciated as it can be easily adapted to the viewing style of the viewer. Overall, Sengoku Bushou Retsuden Bakufu Douji Hissatsuman is highly recommended for viewers who enjoy time travel and the historical background of the Sengoku period, as well as viewers who are looking for unique characters and a humorous storyline.